Panasonic DMC FS20P Digital Still Camera - Page 41

Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO ISO100 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 90 cm (2.95 feet) ISO200 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 2.3 m (7.54 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet) ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet) ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 4.7 m (15.4 feet) 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 6.7 m (22.0 feet) 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 3.8 m (12.5 feet) • In [HIGH SENS.] (P52) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 13.5 m (44.3 feet) Tele: Approx. 90 cm (2.95 feet) to approx. 7.7 m (25.3 feet) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting ‡ ˆ ‰ Š Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/30 to 1/2000 Flash setting ‹ Œ Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000¢1 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000¢1 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2, 3 ¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P66) setting. ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P60) ¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P47) • ¢1, 2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. - When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. - When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set to [MODE1] or [MODE2]. • In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. • There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes. - [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4 - [NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4 - [CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4 - [STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds - [FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds¢4 - All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second ¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while [STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF]. Note • If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the flash. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. VQT1M59 41